Cavalry soldier's spear (5)

I believe the answer is:

lance

(Other definitions for lance that I've seen before include "Incise" , "Horseman's long spear" , "fish" , "Jousting weapon" , "Long pointed weapon of old" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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